DIY Decorative Spheres – How To Bend Wood
I wanted some really large wood spheres as a decorative accent. I found some iron ones that were almost $200 each so I thought I’d try my hand at wood bending. It turned out to be quite easy and I got two large, 24″ wood spheres out of one $6 pine 1×3.
DIY Decorative Wood Spheres
To make my own strips, I used a table saw, thin rip jig from Rockler and cut a bunch of thin strips of pine from a 1×3.
Wet the strips
I tossed the pile of strips on the driveway and sprayed them water; just enough to wet them throughly.
Shape to dry
Next I wrapped the strips around a circular object that was the right size…I had to search for just the right item. Luckily I had a serving tray that was just right. I clamped the ends to hold the strips in place while they dried.
Glue up
Once dry, I glued and clamped the wood strips into a circle and let the glue dry.
Then I glued the circles together creating a sphere.
Paint
I painted my spheres with a brush…spray paint would probably be easier but I didn’t have any and I did have paint in a can…so that’s what I used!
Use and enjoy!
And if you want to make this console table, it’s easy and cheap too! Check out my other project tutorials and free woodworking plans.
I LOVE this!!! Thanks for sharing! It reminds me of a light fixture I like from Ballard Design and I mentioned to my husband that “someone” should be able to make the light… 🙂 You may be my new best friend if he figures that one out ~ LOL!!
Thanks! Got myself a Dewalt last night just like yours from Home Depot for 599.00 and a saw table came with it for free. Got the one with wheels so it can be moved around. Eeeeeeeeee!! Can’t wait to get it out of the box and play!!
They’re somewhere between 1/8″ – 1/4″ thick.
What thickness are the strips you cut? I didn’t see it mentioned.
Looks awesome, Sandra! Make me some, haha!